I need help protecting my camaro

[kmarshall2121]

Originally Posted by Liquidity

1) Get out of sh*tty Commifurnia
2) Learn Jiu-Jitsu
3) Pack Heat on yourself and in your SS
4) Invest / Build a GARAGE
5) Video Cameras
6) Construct a Gate or Wall around your house.

Ive heard of more cars getting jacked in Texas and New York than your 'hilarious' attempt to spell California...

[myold88]

Sad truth is even if these thieves are caught they will be back on the streets in no time.
Courts and jails are packed so many thugs are allowed to run wild. Especially in lib California.

[curt.r]

Originally Posted by Scottrobert

I need the opinions of those who know more on this then I do.. 6 nights ago at 230Am I had 3 men attempt to steal my 2013 L99 SS1 from my driveway. I'm told by an alarm shop that whoever had done this was a professional as few know of the techniques used.. i was told a screwdriver had been used to defeat the factory alarm when they destroyed the door lock mechanism. Apparently they also tried to remove one of my paddle shifters. Through out this process they where interrupted by my neighbor finding them and they got scared off,they returned at least once to try to get the car again. I am told they will most likely be back to finish what they started.. I don't know if I just got lucky because my neighbor stumbled on them keeping it from being taken or if they hit a snag in their attempt due to a few different things I can think of from gm programming to even the fact I have remote start (with its ability to turn on but not shift in gear without a key). All I know is at this point I'm willing to do whatever I can to protect my car as it has a lot of sentimental value to me. I consider it priceless honestly. At this point i will behaving a viper alarm system installed in two days, I have to get my car locks fixed as well as that alarm so I'll have two active alarms, I also bought a "club", I now have surveillance cameras watching my car that notify me of movement around my car and have night vision and two way audio.

I would like to do, but not 100% sure I can with this car because of the ecm, is add a battery kill switch as well as one for the fuel pump and or starter. As well as a obd lock.
Will this be doable? Where can I find what I need to make this happen?

Is there any better methods I can do that I just haven't heard of?

I haven't been able to even find anything online mentioning this happening so I'm not to sure what to do..

Found this on Craigslist: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/6134954154.html

[Mrgwrnch]

Now that's nice. I made one similar but not quite as stout.

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by curt.r

Found this on Craigslist: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/6134954154.html

Thank you! I'm going to look into this further!

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by sherob

I see garages in the background... why can't you put it in the garage?

Long story, as of this moment that's not really a viable option unfortunately, I really wish I could. I've even debated building an additional garage at this point.

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Welcome to the forums ScottRobert. There is some good news for you, some of our NorCal Camaros (I'm originally from the bay area, but live in El Dorado Hills currently) members are developing a bracket that covers the ECM and makes it exponentially harder to swap it out with a hacked one. A couple of the guys also are very willing to help install a kill switch on our cars (Miguel from Napa has done at least two already).

There are plenty of options to help protect your baby, and I'm very happy to hear that you still have it after not one, but two attempts. Obviously the best option is to put it in your garage, but I will point the club in the direction of this thread and let some of the guys who have actually taken the measures can chime in. Feel free to pm me if you need more info.

I'm totally open to all the advice I can get, as well as thankfull, that said I have no idea how to use this forum to its full extent.. i.e. I've got no idea how to send a private message etc..

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by chef-beavis

I am fortunate to live in a low crime area with a garage, but there is a system I've read if on here with a plug that you click in to drive the car. It goes in below your steering wheel. It has a bundle of 30-some wires, most dummies but one or two that stop it from starting. It is hooked up different for each car. If I needed one, it is the way I'd go. Someone here will chime in, I'm sure. Good luck. People suck.

Already installed one last week and have felt a lot more at ease since. That coupled with a few other additions and I'm thinking I may be safe.. I think, I didn't really realize how common auto thefts are in my area, so now I'll be far more on guard.. thanks for the input, I've heard nothing but good things about the Revelco Anti Theft System!

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by migy89

Hey, find me on Facebook messenger or talk to @mindz to get a hold of me, mindz and I are good friends and I have a simple solution to stop the thieves from getting out cars. I'll check back on here tomorrow night since I'm not very active. Good luck with keeping her safe!

I tried logging owing ou up on messenger but wasn't successful, I'm open to all input I can get from those who know more than I.

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by frankwjr

THIS!!!!!!

Sadly shooting someone in defense of property will only land me in prison, now if they happen to be in my house, well...

I wish it was so easy, trust me I do.

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by jrhagen

I have used these on previous cars.

https://www.delcity.net/store/Master...FQGSaQodIgAEJw

Will using a battery kill switch mess up my ecm? There's so much computer to everything I just don't want to mess something up without realizing it.. I do want to install one I just don't know enough about the electrical system of this car to just jump in blindly..

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by jrhagen

Too bad he is in Commiefornia, can't have on the of those.

Belt fed.. yeah deffinately not in California however you'd be surprised what they do sell around here or at least did.. However doesn't change the fact if I shot someone for trying to steal my car I will be going to jail for quite awhile, no matter how much I may value my car or how pissed I may be at that moment.. Thats where my anger management is supposed to kick in.. lol.

[Scottrobert]

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

What will you shoot at? The empty spot where your car used to be? So far, I haven't read about any owners catching these thieves in the act. They either come out to an empty spot where their car used to be or watch it happen several hours after the fact on surveillance video.

I'm using about $10 in Radio Shack parts to keep my Camaro from being driven away. So far in the two years I've had my home made theft prevention in place, no one I've handed my keys to has been able to start my car.

Yup car is usually gone in a matter of minutes never to be seen again or if it's founds it's stripped. I got very lucky!

[jrhagen]

Originally Posted by Scottrobert

Will using a battery kill switch mess up my ecm? There's so much computer to everything I just don't want to mess something up without realizing it.. I do want to install one I just don't know enough about the electrical system of this car to just jump in blindly..

Its no different than pulling the negative cable off the battery.